Biotransformation and Enzymatic Synthesis
A special issue of Fermentation (ISSN 2311-5637). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 March 2024) | Viewed by 1743
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biosynthesis; biocatalysis; enzymatic synthesis of fragrance compounds (lactones and green note aroma compounds)
Interests: non-conventional yeast; Rhodotorula; yeast lipids biosynthesis; SCO; exopolysaccharides biosynthesis; biodiesel
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biotransformations, i.e., chemical reactions mediated by living organisms or enzyme preparations obtained from them, are an important and dynamically developing field, because thanks to this technique, it is possible to carry out transformations of organic compounds with selectivity rarely achieved by other methods. These reactions have been used for many years in the production of drugs and other biologically active compounds, e.g., ephedrine or vitamin C. In both cases, it is referred to as chemoenzymatic synthesis, i.e., a combination of a multi-stage chemical synthesis with a biotransformation reaction involving living organisms. Biotransformations are also an extremely useful tool in understanding the metabolism of xenobiotics in living systems, while maintaining the advantages characteristic of enzymes, such as: chemo-, regio-, stereoselectivity. Research is interdisciplinary, including microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, enzymology, based on analytical and spectroscopic methods.
A special issue is focused on the newest biotechnological applications of biotransformation and enzymatic synthesis in obtaining pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic products. We encourage Scientists to bring the most updated information on utility of unexpected features of different microorganisms species, interesting applications of genetic tools aimed at increasing the efficiency of biotechnological processes.
As Guest Editor of this Special Issue, I look forward to reviewing your submissions on biotransformation processes catalyzed by enzymes or whole-cell catalysts (conventional and non-conventional microbial species), in free or immobilized form.
Dr. Jolanta Malajowicz
Dr. Iwona Gientka
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- biotransformations
- enzymes
- whole cell catalysts
- biocatalysis
- microorganisms
- metabolism
- immobilization
